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Civil / National ID

Civil ID is used to identify or verify the identity of individuals when interacting with governments, though increasingly it is also used for regulated private industries, such as mobile phone accounts. Government examples of civil ID use could include document issuance, border management, voter registration or employment background checks. Find Civil ID solutions here.

 

Humanity Protocol: ‘We’re building a full credential ecosystem’

Distinguishing between humans and machines online has become more important than ever. Over the past years, the digital world has…

 

Eswatini unveils readiness report for digital ID, transformation push

The Kingdom of Eswatini has unveiled the findings of its first Digital Readiness Assessment, a collaborative effort between the Ministry…

 

South Africa adopts biometrics for social protection, following India’s example

As governments worldwide strive to address inequality and build resilient communities, innovative digital tools are emerging as key enablers for…

 

IDScan.net flags over 600K fake IDs amid fraud surge

IDScan.net reports a robust year of growth in 2024, fueled by advancements in fraud detection, new partnerships, and strategic hires….

 

UK’s upcoming digital verification bill becomes part of trans rights debates

The UK is planning a new legislation supporting digital verification services called the Data (Use and Access) Bill which aims…

 

Public sector digital ID initiatives mark incremental progress in digital transformation

Efforts to develop and implement government-backed digital identity systems are gaining momentum globally, with advancements reported in Saudi Arabia, Australia,…

 

Identomat becomes eIDAS certified

More digital identity companies are getting eIDAS certification, in line with the European Union’s plan to offer a digital identity…

 

New app for Marylanders enables businesses to check mDLs, digital ID

Maryland continues to push the envelope on mobile driver’s license (mDL) adoption in the U.S., announcing this week the launch…

 

Jamaica begins rolling out national ID

Jamaica symbolized its adoption of a digital national ID system in a ceremony with the country’s prime minister. Chairman of…

 

Japan supporting identity system upgrades in Vietnam, Laos

Japan is providing funding and technical expertise to neighboring countries to help them upgrade their identity ecosystems, as its own…

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